Dr. James Appelbaum, MD
Kansas City, KS
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appelbaum, Neurologist in Kansas City, KS?
Where did Dr. Appelbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical Fellowship in Neurophysiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Neurology; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Chicago Medical Center | University of Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Appelbaum board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Appelbaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Appelbaum speak?
Dr. Appelbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Appelbaum typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Appelbaum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Appelbaum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Appelbaum typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Appelbaum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Appelbaum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Appelbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Appelbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 596-7286 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appelbaum accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Appelbaum in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Appelbaum's office located?
Dr. James Appelbaum's Primary Practice
8919 Parallel Pkwy Ste 440
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 596-7286
What hospitals are Dr. Appelbaum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Appelbaum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Appelbaum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063426369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appelbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appelbaum
What is Dr. James Appelbaum's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.